Just one year ago, the idea that Francois Hollande would become France’s next president would have been laughed at.
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Libertarians pick Gary Johnson as presidential nominee
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson will be the presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party.
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DEIRDRE FLEMING: Catch-and-release fishing only works if you know how to do it
Catch-and-release in fishing is one of the most widespread trends in an increasingly conservation-conscious society.
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FOR THE BIRDS: Brown-headed Cowbirds rely on other species to do brooding
One of the many birds returning to Maine for the breeding season is the Brown-headed Cowbird. The male is a striking bird with a brown head on a sleek black body. The female is a drab gray. Cowbirds feed on items as varied as insects (especially grasshoppers), seeds and grass.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Advanced hatch making tactics work
Each May, predictable mayfly hatches explode across Maine’s bottom third, and in the sub-imago stage, the bugs float on the surface and bring salmonids topside, extremely visible rises that excite fly rodders.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Historic Hallowell has it all
Our 24-hour vacation included elegant lodging at Maple Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn, a superb dinner at the Liberal Cup and a morning spent in the interesting shops. If you haven’t spent any time in Hallowell lately, you may be unaware of just how much Maine’s smallest city has to offer.
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BOOKS: ‘Beloved Captain’ booksigning planned
Maine author Jo Ann Simon has recently republished her best-selling novel, “Beloved Captain: A Nantucket Love Story” (Maine Authors Publishing). She will be signing copies of the book at Beyond the Sea in Belfast.
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BOOKS: ‘Drop Dead Healthy’: Experimenting with facts and fads
“Eat right and exercise” doesn’t sound so hard. In practice, though, it can be excruciating. That’s the message of A.J. Jacobs’s new memoir, “Drop Dead Healthy.”
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JOHN CHRISTIE: See the coast from the right side in a kayak
I know it sounds a little odd for someone my age to suggest that something can make him feel “giddy,” but I feel blessed that it’s a sensation I often feel and genuinely enjoy.